Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey vs MS 137 America's School of Heroes
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey
Rego Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,611 students
MS 137 America's School of Heroes
Ozone Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,610 students
| Measure | Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey Rego Park, New York | MS 137 America's School of Heroes Ozone Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 785 | #456 of 785 |
| National rank | #3687 of 15,369 | #8578 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,611 | 1,610 |
| Enrollment | 1,611 | 1,610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 41% |
| city | Rego Park | Ozone Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 45.7).
- •Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey does better on math proficiency (70% vs 41%).
- •Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 82.5%).
- •MS 137 America's School of Heroes does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.0).
- •Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey is the larger school with 1,611 students compared with 1,610.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey better than MS 137 America's School of Heroes?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey ranks higher (68.4 vs 45.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey and MS 137 America's School of Heroes?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Rego Park and Ozone Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey: 1,611. MS 137 America's School of Heroes: 1,610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey and MS 137 America's School of Heroes rank in New York?
Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey is 225th of 785 and MS 137 America's School of Heroes is 456th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).